Lara is Antalya’s closest major beach resort — situated approximately 12 kilometres east of Antalya city centre along the coast, with a long sandy beach running the full length of the resort and one of the highest concentrations of large, five-star ultra all inclusive hotels anywhere in Turkey. For guests who want a classic Turkish beach holiday with maximum facilities, a lively atmosphere and easy access to Antalya city, Lara is one of the strongest answers on the Antalya coast.
The hotel strip here is impressive in scale. Properties like Titanic Deluxe Lara, Delphin Be Grand Resort, Barut Lara and Rixos Downtown Antalya represent some of the largest and most comprehensively equipped all inclusive resorts in Turkey — multiple pools, private beaches, waterparks, a la carte restaurants, spas and entertainment programmes that run seven days a week throughout the season. For families who want everything in one place without needing to leave the resort, Lara delivers consistently.
The beach itself is long, broad and sandy — the Mediterranean here is calm and warm from May through October, with water temperatures that make it ideal for families with young children. The beach facilities at the major Lara resorts are well-maintained, with sunbeds, parasols and beach bars included in the all inclusive programme at most properties.
One honest distinction worth making: Lara is a larger, more urban resort than its neighbour Belek. The hotels are bigger, the atmosphere is busier and the surroundings are more developed. Guests who specifically want a quieter, more natural environment — pine forest, less traffic, fewer people — may find Belek a better fit. But for guests who want the full-scale Turkish all inclusive experience with maximum choice of hotel and easy access to Antalya city, Lara is one of the most complete resort areas on the coast.
Antalya city is a genuine advantage of the Lara location. The historic Kaleiçi old town — Roman harbour walls, narrow Ottoman streets, excellent restaurants — is approximately 20 minutes by taxi. The Antalya Museum, one of Turkey’s finest archaeological collections, is similarly accessible. For guests who want a beach holiday with the option of genuine cultural interest nearby, Lara’s proximity to Antalya is a real benefit that Side or Belek cannot match.
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